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PSN Hardware 2025

UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE

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19 Jan 2026 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Hydrographic Office has recently completed a procurement process titled "PSN Hardware 2025," focusing on acquiring essential hardware to enhance their high-performance computing infrastructure. This initiative is part of the organisation’s broader strategy to cater to evolving data processing and graphical processing needs. Located in Taunton, England, the contract, which falls under the "Hardware" industry category, was awarded to CDW Limited on 12th September 2025 and will run until 11th September 2027. The procurement method was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contracting process is currently in the award stage with a total contract value of £209,927.76.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in hardware supply and integration consultancy services, focusing on firms capable of delivering high-performance computing components. It is particularly suited for small and medium enterprises given the procurement's classification of SME suitability. This contract allows businesses to engage with a prestigious government entity, providing a pathway to further collaborations and an avenue for business expansion in the public sector. The project aligns with digital transformation initiatives, offering a unique growth opportunity for businesses aiming to align with government digital infrastructure enhancements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PSN Hardware 2025

Notice Description

This contract originates from the Authority's ongoing strategy to enhance its on-premises compute capabilities, critical for supporting evolving data processing, geospatial analysis, and internal application demands. The specified hardware components are essential for expanding the Authority's high-performance computing infrastructure, ensuring it can meet current and future operational demands, particularly those related to intensive data workloads and specific graphical processing needs. This procurement is a key part of refreshing and expanding our core infrastructure to maintain operational efficiency and support future digital transformation initiatives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6282dfb0-a3fd-4250-871b-674d383ae748
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93f57867-1d13-42c2-8006-52fb92a14614
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

44316400 - Hardware

72228000 - Hardware integration consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£209,927 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Sep 2025 - 11 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TAUNTON
Postcode
TA1 2DN
Post Town
Taunton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK62 Somerset
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Somerset
Electoral Ward
Taunton East
Westminster Constituency
Taunton and Wellington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CDW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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